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Not what I was expecting really given their recent output, was expecting some kind of sweeping pop anthem, but they seem to have gone down the downbeat electronic piano ballad route. Not exactly new or different from stuff they've done before, but a little unexpected. Kinda reminds me of their early stuff in a way. Not sure if I actually like it.

verses did remind me of Parachutes which I loved (as well as half of Rush of Blood). the chorus is like the shite they've been serving up since (excepting a couple of tunes on Viva La Vida). prime example of a band getting too big and too lazy.

how often do you re-visit Parachutes? I think its one of the first 'grown up' albums I bought (i.e not Smash Hits '98 or whatever) and I absolutely loved it. Still think Shiver, High Speed and the title track are wonderful

I have a suspicion it's his influence - lyrical and musical that drags their music down.

As for this song, the title alone tells me that it's going to be typically over-earnest and trying too hard to be transcendental. If they start releasing songs with titles like "Blow my pigeon" or "Make Love 2 Me" then I'll believe they're changing direction.

I have a suspicion it's his influence - lyrical and musical that drags their music down.

As for this song, the title alone tells me that it's going to be typically over-earnest and trying too hard to be transcendental. If they start releasing songs with titles like "Blow my pigeon" or "Make Love 2 Me" then I'll believe they're changing direction.